Making politics fun again and keeping you informed all in one place. Political and Cultural commentators Emily Amick and Jo Piazza bring you the news you need with the perfect dose of humor and insight.
Hosts Jen Pastiloff and Kate Spencer explore why we feel broken, exposing the devastating consequences of systemic failures and empowering listeners to save themselves from the collapse of institutions and procedures.
8 Jan 2025
Happy Birthday Emily—Big Life Lessons
It's Emily's birthday week (the big 4-0). And we are talking about some big life lessons that Emily has learned in her four decades on the planet. But because we love diversions we also dive into whether TikTok is gonna get banned and the most bananas brief Donald Trump has ever written.
31 Dec 2024
New Year's Resolutions
This the season to talk about resolutions. But what if we just said what we want more of and less of instead? Plus how to make a civic resolution and our 2025 political predictions from astrologer Ophira Edut.
18 Dec 2024
Who Wants an Equal Marriage?
Authoritative voices in the marriage equality debate, experts in sociology and feminist studies, unpack the implications of a social media trend promoting unequal financial responsibility in relationships.
11 Dec 2024
Ballerina Farm and the Future of America
Hannah Nealman discusses the phenomenon of Ballerina Farm, critiquing its portrayal of traditional roles and influencing cultural and legal implications.
5 Dec 2024
Where is My Village
Hosts Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby & Dr. Jordan Gray dive into the concept of finding a support system in modern life, exploring how to create a community that fosters happiness, success, and health.
14 Nov 2024
How is Trump Picking His Cabinet (Let's Talk About Matt Gaetz)
Emily has three theories on why Trump has put alleged sex trafficker Matt Gaetz forward for the post of Attorney General and we are getting into them all. What are the implications of the nomination and potential impacts on the government? What will Trump's favorite lap dog do in the role and why is it more important than ever not to check out of the news. To help we're revealing our own news diets that protect us from outrage burnout.
6 Nov 2024
What Do We Do Now?
It's morning in America friends and we're all feeling pretty crappy. Or at least half the country is. What we know so far is that Donald Trump will be the 47th president, Republicans will take the Senate and the House is still up for grabs. What does this mean? How do we move forward? How do we keep hope alive?
Let's talk about how to take care of yourself first and foremost and then let's get on our big girl panties and fight another damn day.
5 Nov 2024
Think All the Positive Thoughts
We are hopeful. We are optimistic. Yes, this might be the longest day of the past four years, but we will all get through it together. On this election day Emily and Jo are choosing to look forward with a smile, with some laughter and with an entire sheet cake in their bellies.
31 Oct 2024
The Secret Votes of Women
24 Oct 2024
The Man Problem
To say that this is an election season all about gender would be an understatement. But why? And what does it actually mean? Both men and women are shifting their political loyalties at record-breaking rates. Emily and Jo are diving deep into the man-o-sphere and the world of bro-casters to try to understand it all.
16 Oct 2024
The Right's Ridiculous Wellness Lies
The right has done a bang-up job of courting the "wellness vote," in the past year by using that contingent's desire for lax vaccine mandates as their Trojan horse. But those folks are being bamboozled. The majority of the Project 2025 documents promote things that the wellness crew is staunchly against. We're going to read exactly what they plan to do to add more toxins to our food and drinking water...pretty much the opposite of "make America healthier again." Also the latest on the RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi scandal.
9 Oct 2024
Wellness Girlies to Rightwing Pawns
The pipeline from wellness curious to rightwing mouthpiece is very real and very dangerous. Vulnerable people, especially women, are being drawn into right-wing ideologies through wellness messaging. Today’s political propaganda is very regularly disguising itself as wellness advice and all of this misinformation will have serious consequences for women's health. The political indoctrination gets slipped right in there with other “prescriptions.”
2 Oct 2024
MORE MUTE BUTTON: Do VP Debates Even Matter?
Because Emily and Jo were among the small cohort of people tuning into the vice presidential debate they felt like they had to do a podcast about it. So who won the battle between America's favorite uncle and our country's creepiest cousin? We're still not sure, but we do know that every woman in this country should be armed with their very own man-mute button.
28 Sept 2024
Just the Facts Ma'am with Sharon McMahon
The Internet is rife with misinformation and despair. One of the bright shining beacons of hope online is Sharon McMahon and her @SharonSaysSo Instagram account that offers fact-based information from the former history and government teacher. And now Sharon has a new book, The Small and the Mighty, which celebrates some of the unsung heroes of American history. Sharon brings us happiness and hope and facts every single day. She's a national treasure and today we are going to talk about how to try to change people's minds with respect and empathy.
25 Sept 2024
The RFK Jr. Affair Explained (So Much Weirdness)
The RFK Jr. affair scandal is not just gossip; it has serious implications for journalism. It's also so juicy and just plain WEIRD. In this episode, hosts Emily Amick and Jo Piazza delve into the RFK Jr. affair, exploring its implications on journalism, media ethics, and gender dynamics. They discuss the salacious details of the affair, the role of media in shaping narratives, and the impact on journalist Olivia Nuzzi's career. The conversation also touches on RFK Jr.'s political aspirations and the broader implications for journalism in today's digital age.
18 Sept 2024
Women Are Dying—We Can’t Let This Happen
What does it mean to Americans when a woman dies during pregnancy? Do we actually care? Do we engage in law making and political decision making with a default posture of … not wanting women to die?
Because women are dying right now under circumstances where doctors should be able to save their lives.
Are we going to allow this? This is reality, not some political spin and we are the ones who have to keep the conversations going. This is something we have to be talking about every single day.
12 Sept 2024
Trump and the Republicans WILL Take Away IVF
We cannot be fooled by any rhetoric from the Trump campaign about supporting IVF. It is all double speak and smoke and mirrors. Republicans are already on the path to blocking IVF. 46 Republicans in the Senate voted against the Right to IVF Act this week. We need to be armed with the facts. Here are the receipts and the realities.
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11 Sept 2024
Making Debates Great Again
From Taylor Swift's surprise endorsement to Kamala hitting Trump where it hurts (his crowd size and wallet) we've got thoughts and all the feelings about the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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